Northwestern

Wildcats lack defensive leaders

October 24, 2006|By Terry Bannon.

The loss of linebacker Nick Roach to a broken leg means Northwestern will finish the season without two defensive captains--Roach and safety Bryan Heinz, who is missing his senior season with a foot injury. So the search is on for production--and leadership.

"I look forward to the entire defense stepping up, and seeing who becomes vocal," coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "There are some guys who have played a lot of football for us."